Be Loud, Be Fair - Bulldogs Anti Discrimination Campaign

The Bulldogs have launched the Be Loud, Be Fair campaign reinforcing the Club's commitment to protect all fans' right to enjoy their time at the football, with this short video highlighting the values and expectations of the campaign featuring a President Peter Gordon, coach Luke Beveridge, captain Bob Murphy and Club Legend John Schultz

July 14, 2015
7:45 PM

Western Bulldogs Members Code of Conduct

As Western Bulldogs Members we will abide by the values and the fundamental principles of our Club. While barracking and cheering are a part of our great game, Western Bulldogs members are accountable to the code of conduct that is represented through the Be Loud, Be Fair campaign.

Western Bulldogs Membership Code of Conduct:

1.) As a member of the Western Bulldogs Football Club, I will conduct myself in way which contributes to Western Bulldogs events being family-friendly enjoyable experiences for all who attend - this means refraining from engaging in disruptive and/or violent behaviour, foul or abusive language or obscene gestures.

2.) I will not engage in nor endorse any form of vilification on the basis of race, gender, religion, ethnicity, age or sexuality.

3.) While at Western Bulldogs games and events, I will not engage in conduct that could bring the Club or the game of Australian rules football into disrepute.

4.) In any forum, including in the media, where I am acting as a Western Bulldogs Member or am identifiable as a Bulldogs Member, I will not engage in conduct that could bring the Club or Australian rules football into disrepute.

5.) As a Western Bulldogs member, I have the right to hold and express robust views about our Club, our Board, Club Management and employees; and our players and team, but I will not display behaviour and language that is abusive or malicious.

6.) Should I breach any of the above conditions of membership, I understand the Club has the right to act in the following ways:

- Provide compulsory education sessions to correct any behaviours that are in conflict of the Code of Conduct- Temporarily suspend membership until conflicting behaviours are resolved- Revoke membership rights and privileges permanently should the Club deem the offence necessary of such action

“As a Club, we are against all forms of abuse, or any other action that degrades or disparages people and negatively impacts their match-day experience, our Club is for everyone and we want our fans to be expressive and in full voice when supporting our team, but we also expect that they are mindful of their surroundings.”